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Verizon iPhone launch set for February 3 – Rumor
Well the cat’s out of the bag. Hot on the heels of a report that Apple has prohibited retail employees from taking vacation time in February comes some sleuthing from BGR suggesting the iPhone on Verizon will launch on Feb. 3. BGR has confirmed with a source close to Apple that the company has blacked […]
Continue reading...Purported iPad 2 case moldings suggest tapered edges for the next-gen iPad
29. December 2010
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Will the iPad 2 sport tapered edges? That seems to be the case if you buy into leaks purporting to show iPad 2 case designs. The drawing above is reportedly a case mold drawing from an Asian case supplier and you’ll note the spot for a camera on the back. 9to5Mac reports: Some new information […]
Continue reading...Apple to release three iPad 2 models in 2011 – Report
28. December 2010
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In addition to the current Wi-Fi and UMTS 3G model iPads, Apple will reportedly deliver a CDMA version of the iPad 2 in 2011 as well, according to a recent report in DigiTimes. The report notes that Apple expects to ship approximately half a million iPad 2 units to channels in January with a shipment ratio […]
Continue reading...Video of purported iPad 2 case suggests slightly smaller form factor, flattened back
28. December 2010
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Following up on their report from last week which stated that the next-gen iPad will come with a smaller bezel, a flattened back, and wide range speakers, MacOtakara claims to have gotten ahold of two iPad cases purported to be designed for the iPad 2. By fitting the alleged cases with the original iPad, the […]
Continue reading...Analyst – iPhone 5 and iPad 2 to get dual-core processors
27. December 2010
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Take this with a grain of salt considering the source, but Ashok Kumar writes that both the upcoming iPad and next-gen iPhone will come with dual-core processors. An analyst’s note today claims Apple’s iPad 2 will adopt a dual-core chip, which would be a first for the company’s consumer line of handheld products. True or […]
Continue reading...Video chat coming to Skype for the iPhone – Report
24. December 2010
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Skype for the iPhone has been around since 2009, but the mobile version of the popular VoIP service currently supports audio calling exclusively. But now it appears that video calling is right around the corner. Engadget today reported that they received a help document from Skype which all but confirms that video calling support for […]
Continue reading...iPad 2 to feature smaller bezel, flat back panel, and wide range speakers – Rumor
23. December 2010
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Citing an “anonymous Chinese source”, the Japanese-language blog MacOtakara reportsthat Apple’s second gen iPad will feature a smaller bezel, a flat back panel (much like the current iPod Touch), and wide-range speakers.Dimension wise, the LCD screen will remain the same though the iPad itself will reportedly be 3mm smaller, measuring in at 239mm by 186 […]
Continue reading...Apple on track to release upgraded MacBook Pros and iMacs in Q1 of 2011
15. December 2010
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Citing sources from component makers, DigiTimes reports that Apple is on track to launch upgraded MacBook Pro and iMac models during the first half of 2011. The sources noted that Apple plans to launch at least four upgraded MacBook Pros as well as an iMac that features a new panel size and a price point for […]
Continue reading...NFL Sunday Ticket coming to the Apple TV?
15. December 2010
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Engadget reports on a new marketing survey from DirecTV which strongly hints that NFL Sunday Ticket may be coming to the Apple TV. Marketing research surveys have proven a good source for yet-to-be-announced information in the past and a recent one by DirecTV may be a good sign for those who prefer their NFL Sunday […]
Continue reading...Verizon to get LTE iPhone shortly after Christmas – Rumor
15. December 2010
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Take this with a huge grain of salt, but MacDailyNews is reporting that the iPhone is not only coming to Verizon shortly after Christmas, but that the device will be LTE capable as well. Previous rumors have all hinted that Verizon will receive the iPhone 4 sometime in early 2011. But back to the rumor. […]
Continue reading...Microsoft to unveil new tablet devices at CES 2011, one with slideout keyboard
13. December 2010
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Bill Gates has long been a champion of tablet computing, yet as luck would have it, and as is often the case, the market for tablet computing never really took off until Apple decided to throw its hat into the ring. Over the past decade, Microsoft’s tablet initiatives have been overwhelmingly lackluster, but the Redmond-based […]
Continue reading...iPad 2G case suggests rear facing camera, slimmer form factor
9. December 2010
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iLounge reports: Shenzhen MacTop Electronics, a Chinese manufacturer, is now offering what it claims is a case for the second-generation iPad. Dubbed the “Crystal Case for iPad 2nd Generation,” the case appears to have different, slimmer contours than the first-generation model, with the speaker opening unusually large on the back, and a hole for a […]
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7. January 2011
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